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Tourist Dies During Dive Excursion Near North Sound

A 59-year-old tourist from the United States died after a scuba diving excursion near North Sound on Monday afternoon. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. The visitor, who last lived in North Carolina, was vacationing in Antigua with his family. He arrived in Antigua on June 5 and planned to leave on June […]

UN

UN warns Cuba sanctions are worsening living conditions.

Cuba sanctions are causing serious hardship across the island, according to the United Nations. The UN is now calling on the United States to remove the measures immediately. UN human rights chief Volker Türk said recent restrictions have made daily life much harder for many Cubans. He said fuel shortages and tighter economic measures are […]

Major

Philippines Quake Kills 35, Dozens Injured

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring 134 others. Authorities also reported that at least a dozen people remain missing as rescue teams continue search operations. The offshore quake occurred south of General Santos, a city with a population of about 720,000. Following the […]

Canada

Canada takes action after screwworm cases emerge in Texas

Canada has temporarily banned cattle, horses, and other livestock from Texas after officials found flesh-eating screwworm larvae in two calves. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced that animals that were in Texas within 21 days of crossing the border will not be allowed into Canada. The measure aims to protect Canadian livestock from the parasite. […]

Nearly

Nearly 1.5 Million Displaced in Haiti Amid Gang Violence

Nearly 1.47 million people have fled their homes in Haiti as gang violence continues to spread, according to the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM). The agency said armed groups are now attacking areas that once offered safety. Because of this, many families have few places left to go. Women and girls make up […]

US

US Sanctions Cuban President and Castro Family Members

US sanctions on Cuba have expanded with new measures targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, members of his family, and relatives of former President Raúl Castro. The latest actions also target Cuba’s Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and several government-linked entities. The sanctions affect Díaz-Canel, his wife, and his stepson. They also target Alejandro Castro Espín, […]

Cabinet

Cabinet Approves Major Initiatives in Child Support, Education, Tourism and Public Safety

Cabinet Report: Key Decisions from June 4 Meeting Cabinet Report Highlights New Child Support System The Cabinet Report announced support for Main Collect, a new digital platform for child maintenance payments. The app will allow fathers to make payments online. Mothers and guardians will be able to track payments in real time. Court officials expect […]

Five

Five Islands Campus Wins Three Medals at UWI Games

The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus made a strong impression in its first-ever appearance at the 2026 UWI Games, finishing fourth overall with 44 points and three bronze medals. The Antigua and Barbuda-based campus secured bronze in men’s basketball, men’s football, and women’s volleyball, finishing ahead of the Global Campus in the […]

Brazil

A Second Suspected Ebola Case Tests Negative in Brazil

A second suspected Ebola case in Brazil has tested negative, according to health authorities. The result has eased concerns about the virus entering the country as health officials continue to monitor outbreaks in parts of Africa. The patient, a 37-year-old man, arrived in Brazil after traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Doctors placed […]

Caribbean

Caribbean Tourism Sector Eyes Continued Growth

The Caribbean tourism sector remains optimistic about future growth despite global economic uncertainty and changing travel trends. Industry leaders shared that outlook as Caribbean Tourism Week opened in New York on Monday. The event, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), marks the start of Caribbean American Heritage Month. This year’s theme is “One Caribbean: […]